Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Take Action To Fix Special Education In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath directing him to take immediate steps to prepare an initial corrective action plan within the next seven days to reform special education in Texas. The directive...
Texans for Greg Abbott Starts 2018 With Record-Setting $43.3 Million Cash on Hand
Raises $9 Million In Latest Reporting Period AUSTIN – Texans for Greg Abbott today announced that Governor Abbott has raised over $9 million during the latest fundraising period from July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. This latest fundraising haul brings the campaign’s...
Governor Abbott Announces Rifle Resistant Vest Grant Funding On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today visited the Dallas Police Association to announce that Texas will be providing $23 million in grant funding for rifle-resistant vests to police departments across the state. During the 85th Legislative Session, Governor Abbott...
Governor Abbott Appoints Bauman To Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ellen M. Bauman to the Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The committee works to ensure Texans with disabilities have the opportunity to enjoy full and equal access...
Governor Abbott Statement On The Death Of Rita Clements
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the death of former Texas First Lady and University of Texas System Board of Regents member, Rita Clements: "Cecilia and I are truly saddened to learn of the death of Rita Clements, and we ask that...
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Department of Information Resources
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jay Dyer, Christian Alvarado, and Mike Bell to the Department of Information Resources (DIR) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019, February 1, 2021, and February 1, 2023, respectively. Additionally, the governor named...
Governor Abbott Proclaims January As Human Trafficking Prevention Month
AUSTIN - Governor Abbott today proclaimed January 2018 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas. In addition to issuing this proclamation, Governor Abbott encouraged all Texans to learn more about the risks and indicators of human trafficking and to do their...
Governor Abbott Appoints Villarreal To Texas Facilities Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rigo Villarreal to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The Commission manages state government buildings and handles the sale of surplus property, including property donated to the...
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Five To The Task Force On Academic Credit And Industry Recognition
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mike Bell, Tac Buchanan, Sam Hurley, Ed.D., Vanessa Steinkamp, and Jim Yeonopolus to the Task Force on Academic Credit and Industry Recognition for terms set to expire on December 1, 2021. The governor additionally named...
Governor Abbott And AG Paxton Announce Approval Of Request To Authorize FEMA Assistance For Houses Of Worship Affected By Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved their request to allow churches and religious organizations to receive the same public assistance available to other...